Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche Size:6x750ml the wine is deep

the wine is deep

5 ha parcels divided between ¼ Pied d’Aloup

The winemaking remains relatively consistent across the years

I suspect one will emerge from the different lots of Les Bessards that I tasted as 2009 is certainly a year where enough wine can be culled out for the Cathelin without sacrificing the monumental quality of the regular Hermitage

dramatic finish supported by serious tannins

Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche Size:6x750ml the wine is deep(from a . 33 ha parcel, two thirds of which was replanted in 1982 with the remaining vines planted in the 1920s). An exuberantly spicy nose combines pretty floral and fresh red pinot fruit with floral, wood and sauvage hints. The supple medium weight flavors possess fine volume as well as excellent length if only average depth on the balanced and firmly structured finale. Patience advised in order that more complexity can develop.